University of Louisville·Aurora, Colorado
The Veterinary Assistant provides support to technicians in a laboratory animal research setting, including pre- and post-operative critical care. Responsibilities include sterilizing materials, administering treatments, and maintaining surgical facilities.
Assist veterinary and research technicians with procedures and techniques. Perform pre-operative care and postoperative critical care of animals involved in research. Autoclave and sterilize materials. Prepare animals and surgical suites for surgeries, training labs, etc. Perform and assist in the administration of injections and treatments ordered by veterinary staff. Assist in the inventory control program. Maintain equipment in surgical and laboratory facilities and clean and restock supplies. Prepare surgical suite for surgical procedures and clean the suite after surgical procedures. Laundry and organization of scrubs and lab coats for the upcoming workload. Work weekends, holidays and be on call as scheduled accordingly. Target Compensation Maximum: $29.27 Target Compensation Minimum: $19.51 Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and six months of animal-related experience. Physical ability to lift 50 pounds and a pre-employment physical exam are required.
Market context
In Colorado, Veterinary Assistant I roles typically see steady demand from clinics, shelters, and specialty practices that need reliable support with animal handling and daily care. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for hands-on experience, physical stamina, and comfort working in fast-paced settings; this posting requires a high school diploma or GED, six months of animal-related experience, the ability to lift 50 pounds, and a pre-employment physical exam. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform with the original posting so you can quickly confirm fit and tailor your application.
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